Blackstone Canalfest Sept. 6

The Blackstone Canalfest Committee invites everyone to attend the third annual Canalfest 08 in Worcester's historic Canal District, Saturday, September 6, on Harding Street, between Temple and Winter streets. The day will feature food, history, children's activities, horse-drawn wagons, arts, crafts and all-day entertainment. Performances by the New England Soul Revue, preceded by the New England Gospel Choir, Jason James and the Bay State Houserockers, and Manolo Mairena and Curubande, a popular Latin jazz band. This year's festival will have a second stage that will include local and regional artists, dancers, magicians and more. The centerpiece of the CanalFest is a 75-foot replica of the canal itself, giving everyone a glimpse of the past as well as what the neighborhood may look like in the future.